Bow for vehicle-tops.



H. R. SGHNARR & M. WOLF. BOW FOR VEHICLE TOPS.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 1, 1912.

Patented Feb. 18, 1913.

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HENRY n. SCHNARR AND MAX WOLF, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; SAID WOLF ASSIGNOR To SAID SCHNARB.

BOW FOR VEHICLE-TOPS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed. April 1, 1912. Serial No. 687,852.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that we, HENRY R. SGHNARR,

a citizen of the United States, and MAX' 7 Bows for Vehicle-Tops, of which the follow-' ing is a specification. I

This invention relates to the bows of vehicle tops and its object is to provide a novel and improved reinforcement for the bow whereby the latter is strengthened and prevented from warping.

In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bow constructed in accordance with the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a cross-section thereof.

Referring specifically to the drawing, the bow 5 is made of wood which is bent into the required shape. The reinforcement is a rigid metal strip of T-shaped cross-section which is applied to the outer surface of the bow, the head 6 of the strip fitting on said surface and completely covering the same, and the web or flange 7 of the strip seating in a slot 8 made in the bow. The strip is secured in place by rivets 9 passing transversely through the bow and the web 7, as clearly shown in Fig.- 2. The strip is shaped to conform to the curvature-of the bow and extends continuously from one end thereof to the other.

7 r The stri herein described provides a simple and e cient reinforcement for the bow and effectually prevents warping thereof, as well as breakage from shocks.

We claim:

1.. The combination with a vehicle bow, of a continuous rigid reinforcing member applied thereto and extending from one end thereof to the other, said member bein T- shaped in cross-section, the head thereo fitting on the outside of the bow and the web of the member being enlbedded in the bow.

2. The combination with a vehicle bow, of a continuous rigid reinforcing member 'applied thereto and extending from one end thereof to the other, said member being T- shaped in cross-section, the head thereof fitting on the outside of the bow and the web of. the member being embedded in the bow, and fastening means passing transversely through the bow and the web.

3. The combination with a vehicle bow, of a continuous rigid reinforcing member applied thereto and extending from one end thereof to the other, said member bein T- shaped in cross-section, the head thereo fitting one side of the bow and completely covering the same, and the web of the memher being embedded in the bow and secured therein.

. In testimony whereof we aflix our signatures inpresence of two witnesses.

HENRY R. SCI-INARR. MAX WOLF. Witnesses:

S. J. Lemma, H. G. BATCHELOR.

Patented Feb. 18, 1913.. 

